FlowerBOMB!

FlowerBOMB!

June 29th, 2010 @ 6:10 pm by Mrs. Turtle
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When it came time to choose my wedding day scent, there wasn’t a question in my mind! I’ve been wearing the same perfume every day for over five years and I never get sick of it! I totally feel a connection to this scent. My fiance associates it with me, and I even have a sweet little story to go with it! Who’s the lucky winner, you ask? It’s Flowerbomb, by Viktor & Rolf! Flowerbomb’s website describes the fragrance as a floral explosion that has the power to make everything seem more positive; it’s a mixture of Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattleya Orchid, and Ballerina Freesia bloom on a base of Patchouli.

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So, back to my story…

Going back in time, about five and a half years ago, I celebrated my sixteenth birthday in New York City because of a school journalism trip to Columbia. It was my second time to the city, but I still remember feeling totally in awe of how glamorous it felt compared to home. I was pretty style-oblivious at the time, completely unaware of designers and such. But I loved wandering around in all the fancy stores on Fifth Avenue with my friends! On my birthday, my friend Kristen and I got our makeup done at the Nars counter inside Saks Fifth Avenue and everyone there was so friendly to us. They passed around the fact that it was my sixteenth birthday to the other people working in the store. Well that night happened to be the premiere party for Flowerbomb, which was exclusive to Saks at the time. The people from the perfume counter came over and gave me a free 1 ounce bottle of Flowerbomb, wished me a happy birthday, and told me I should come back and get my makeup done again for free before our Broadway show the next night! I was pretty naive at the time, and I just remember heading back to our hotel that night thinking, ’The people at Saks Fifth Avenue are the nicest people in the world!’ Anyway, it was a total Breakfast at Tiffany’s moment for me that I’ve never forgotten.

Blowing out my candle on my 16th birthday

In years since, I’ve more than paid Viktor & Rolf (and Saks) back with my addiction to buying bottles of Flowerbomb! Here’s a ring shot I took of my engagement ring with my favorite bottle of perfume:

FlowerBOMB! : wedding beauty central ca Dsc00391 Photobucket

A few weeks ago I noticed that my current bottle of perfume was getting low, and I guess Mr. Turtle passed that info along to my dad. So my dad surprised me with a big 3.4 ounce bottle as a wedding present! I was so excited! Wasn’t that sweet of him?

In the grand scheme of our wedding, which perfume I’m going to wear is such a minor detail. Yet it is so important to me to have stories behind the little details.

Which perfume are you planning to wear on your wedding day? Why’d you choose it? Does it have a story?

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22 Responses to “FlowerBOMB!”

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Mrs. Penguin (message) 3,506 posts, Sugar bee

Aww! My first name is Cathleya so it’s cool that Flowerbomb has the scent of Cattleya orchid in it. I’ll have to head to a dept store and give it a whiff!

6/29/10 @ 6:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

I need to find a perfume for the wedding day! I may have to check that one out!

6/29/10 @ 7:24 pm (reply)

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Ms. E (message) 132 posts, Blushing bee

I love Flowerbomb. I’m torn between wearing it and Marc Jacob’s Daisy, another one of my favorites.

6/29/10 @ 7:31 pm (reply)

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Miss Turtle (message) 782 posts, Busy bee

@Ms. E: How funny! We have the exact same taste in perfume! Marc Jacobs’ Daisy is the only other perfume that I own!

6/29/10 @ 7:43 pm (reply)

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Miss Socks (message) 1,323 posts, Bumble bee

That’s a cute story!! I haven’t decided what perfume I’ll wear, but I absolutely lurrrrve my Nanette Lapore perfume though…I might stick with it!

6/29/10 @ 8:45 pm (reply)

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MsBunting (message) 229 posts, Helper bee

Chanel Coco Mademoiselle. My mom wore Chanel No. 5 growing up, and I love it but it makes me think of my mom, not of myself. Coco Mademoiselle is a little more playful…I’ve been wearing it since it hit the shelves.

6/29/10 @ 8:58 pm (reply)

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Miss Turtle (message) 782 posts, Busy bee

@MsBunting: That’s a great idea! Coco Mademoiselle sounds like a great, younger twist on your mom’s favorite! Love it!

6/29/10 @ 9:35 pm (reply)

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texaslawgirl (message) 1,062 posts, Bumble bee

I wear Flowerbomb also! That’s so funny, because you are by FAR my favorite Bee! I go between Flowerbomb, Marc Jacobs, and YSL Paris.

I started wearing it when it was exclusive to Saks and had to go to great lengths to get it seeing as there were no Saks in my area of Texas!

6/29/10 @ 9:46 pm (reply)

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Ambellina13 (message) 400 posts, Helper bee

yum flowerbomb… i have been obsessed ever since i got free samples at the viktor and rolf for H&M launch in 06….

6/29/10 @ 9:57 pm (reply)

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Miss Turtle (message) 782 posts, Busy bee

@texaslawgirl: Aww, thank you!! That makes my day!
@Ambellina13: Awesome! I feel such a special bond with you fellow Flowerbomb wearers!

6/29/10 @ 11:01 pm (reply)

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Miss Seashell (message) 1,713 posts, Bumble bee

ooooh…now I’m curious!

6/29/10 @ 11:49 pm (reply)

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ccranetobe (message) 3,692 posts, Sugar bee

Im a Jlo Live and JLo Luxe girl. I smelt it once.. bought one bottle and never looked back. about 4 years ago I wear it every day and im still getting compliments on it. I switch sometimes between the two but there isnt much differance!:) I love flowerbomb tho!! nice choice!

6/30/10 @ 12:00 am (reply)

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Violet Violet (message) 985 posts, Busy bee

Oooh Flowerbomb! Love it. I’ve been into the new Chloe fragrance lately, I must say it’s a serious contender.

6/30/10 @ 9:24 am (reply)

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emma5w (message) 547 posts, Busy bee

I don’t think I’ve ever smelled Flowerbomb…now I’m curious! I went on a quest to find a wedding day perfume, since my bottle of Kenzo Flower was broken and FI didn’t particularly like it anyway. I ended up choosing DKNY So Delicious. It’s…well, it’s so delicious! I love it and FI actually approves of this one! Yay!

6/30/10 @ 9:37 am (reply)

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bunnylovesbear (message) 1,726 posts, Bumble bee

I’m giving my fiance free reign on my wedding day scent. We are going to buy each other perfume for the big day!

6/30/10 @ 9:45 am (reply)

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Mrs. Parfait (message) 1,755 posts, Buzzing bee

What an adorable story! And how sweet of your dad to restock your supply. I’m not a fragrance person–I probably smelled like hairspray on my wedding day. : )

6/30/10 @ 9:45 am (reply)

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chrispygal (message) 1,113 posts, Bumble bee

I just discovered Flowerbomb about 4 months ago and HAD to have it for my wedding perfume, even though I’m a Sept 2011 bride. I wear it all the time and looooove it.

6/30/10 @ 10:37 am (reply)

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pinkypromise (message) 107 posts, Blushing bee

Flowerbomb will be my wedding day scent also!

6/30/10 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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xLailax (message) 414 posts, Helper bee

I love flowerbomb, awesome scent! I first ‘experienced’ it when I received a sample size. I’m planning to wear John Varvatos - it was a present from the mister on our anniversary and I’m careful to use it sparingly until the big day!

6/30/10 @ 8:45 pm (reply)

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